Sampling Methods in Research
Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of individuals, observations, or units (the sample) from a larger population to study. Sampling methods are broadly classified into probability (random) and non-probability (non-random) approaches. Probability methods—random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling—enable statistical inference to the population and allow calculation of confidence intervals and margins of error. Non-probability methods—convenience, purposive, snowball, quota sampling—are practical for exploratory or qualitative research but do not support formal statistical generalization. Cochran's Sampling Techniques (1977) and Kish's Survey Sampling (1965) are foundational references; modern applications span surveys, experiments, qualitative studies, and clinical trials.
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- Cochran, W. G. (1977). Sampling Techniques (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons. · URL
- Kish, L. (1965). Survey Sampling. John Wiley & Sons. · URL
- Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods (4th ed.). SAGE Publications. · URL
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